Outdoor activity 1

Puzzle hunt
Players: 3 or more plus a supervisor
Ages: 5-10
Resources: Picture/drawing for the children to cut out, scissors

This game combines the fun of a search with the challenge of a puzzle.

Children create their own puzzles by cutting out pictures or drawings the created earlier. They should cut them into 4 (or 6, 8 or 9 for a greater challenge) pieces. The children swap 1 piece of their puzzle to anopther player. The rest of the pieces are hidden through out the yard (or room if playing indoors) by the supervisor. The children must then find only the pieces of the puzzle that match the one in their hands. If they find a different piece they must leave it in the position it was found. The player to find all pieces of the puzzle first wins the game. Encourage the winner to then help the other players to complete their puzzles.

Enjoy! This game is a great time waster and children have fun making their own puzzles.